SPLOG By DAN JOHSON “LSAs, Unite!” might be the campaign slogan. Sector-only air shows are rare. By that term I mean an all-one-class or -type event. Club fly-ins occur where all owners of a certain brand get together at a regional airport. A gathering of Van’s aircraft builders can bring quite a flock of flying […]
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Sullenberger, Skiles tapped for Young Eagles
U.S. Airways Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles, known for their expert handling of their airliner’s emergency landing in the Hudson River in January, have been named co-chairmen of the EAA Young Eagles Program. Actor and pilot Harrison Ford passed the baton to the new co-chairman late last month after having served […]
GA accident rates increase slightly
Transportation fatalities in the U.S. decreased by almost 10% in 2008 from 2007, according to preliminary figures from the National Transportation Safety Board. This marks the third consecutive year of decreasing transportation fatalities. However, deaths from aviation accidents increased slightly last year, from 550 to 572. Nearly 87% of those fatalities occurred in GA accidents […]
Cessna preps plant for Corvalis
When Cessna Aircraft took over Columbia Aircraft and its line of high-performance aircraft two years ago, officials knew they had to make some changes. After all, Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing had gone bankrupt using the methods it had in place, notes a story by Molly McMillin in “The Wichita Eagle.” Cessna workers in Independence, Kan., recently […]
Lycoming service centers network launched
In anticipation of the advanced technology it will soon unleash on the market and to provide a higher level of aftermarket support to legacy engines, Lycoming Engines has launched its first network of Lycoming Authorized Service Centers. As a requirement to applying for Authorized Service Center (ASC) designation, facilities must meet specified equipment and facility […]
Good coverage in the mainstream media
Pilot Journey has earned some decent aviation coverage in the mainstream media. CBS Atlanta’s Corinna Allen took a Discovery Flight (see video) with Dusty Scott from the Falcon Aviation Academy. Pilot Journey’s Discovery Flight program has enrolled more than 400 flight schools nationwide.
Some frequent travelers prefer to be in cockpit
Stephanie Kornegay used to find shuttling back and forth between her two businesses — which required 4:30 a.m. wake-up calls and a four-hour drive — a trying ordeal. Then she got her pilot’s license. A story in the Wall Street Journal profiles Kornegay, as well as other business owners who have found that flying their […]
GA economic value website launches
A major step to informing the public of general aviation’s value was taken Sept. 30 when the Alliance for Aviation Across America launched a new website that highlights the economic impact and importance of general aviation and its airports state-by-state across America. Alliance officials hope the new website will help dispel much of the negative […]
Senate forms GA caucus
The Senate formed the General Aviation Caucus Sept. 28 to “work with pilots, aircraft owners, the aviation industry, and relevant government agencies to ensure a safe and vibrant environment exists for GA in our country.” According to a report at AOPA.org, Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) will co-chair the caucus. The House […]